We really enjoyed our visit at the Drake Cafe. Very nice patio area with a nice tree in the middle which was very charming , detail oriented, nice music, very affordable, good food and drinks. All the staff was also very friendly special mention to our server Breanna who was extremely nice and gave us some great suggestions as well : where to go and what to do in our vacation in Ontario. We highly recommend this very unique and wonderful place!!!! read more

Great service, friendly staff and breakfast was delicious! We were new to town so our server gave us lots of ideas for fun things to do in the area which we really appreciated read more

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I'm sure their other menu items are lovely, but their breakfast sandwich was clearly born out of resourcefulness. It has sausages cut in half and is served on a burger bun. read more

I love this patio, regardless of the season!! Came in for brunch without a reservation and was seated without any issues. Table service was also excellent. Coffee and breakfast were delicious. Home fries had ketchup seasoning on them! Yum! read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Come on Drake.....give a girl a little more hollandaise! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

the breakfast here is surprisingly really good and the ambiance is amazing. it feels like such a good morning / brunch vibe. the parfait is delicious!!! i wasn't expecting it to be that good read more

After a failed attempt at visiting a hype brunch spot I walked over a bit to a cool street and happened to come up on this handsome cafe. Attached to a hotel, it's got a nice ambiance with some nice natural light coming through to the booths by the window. I was fortunate enough to come on a Tuesday late morning when it only had one patron. The server was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. I ordered a black coffee and the drakes breakfast. The breakfast took a bit longer than expected but was well worth the wait. A plate stuffed with potatoes, toast, beans, protein, eggs and a salad it was filling as well. Great spot to work on a laptop with some outlets and decent wifi. No complaints about any of the items included in the plate. Will have to come by next time to try their scones. Breakfast menu is served all day. read more

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We were slightly thrown off by the price on brunch menu first, as it is more expensive than other brunch places nearby. If you want to eat sometime decent then likely gonna spend $25-30 per person. HOWEVER! Everything we ordered tasted delicious and the sauces are creative and compliments the food very well! The sausages, omg, is like a flavor bomb. I know I'm coming back here! read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Drake breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Drake's is an awesome place for brunch especially on a sunny day when the patio is open! I love how you can find sunny and shaded area on their huge patio.. Now I think all I care about is the nice patio.. And of course having a drink or 2 helps?! Apricot Frizz ($9) is light and refreshing. Now I think all I care about is the drink.. I ordered Wild Blueberry + Ricotta Pancakes ($11.95) is OK, but probably won't order that again.. I tried Southern Fried Chicken + Waffles ($14) Savour+Sweet at the same time Services are casual and friendly... love the laid back vibe.. Isn't it that what I want on a Sunny Summer afternoon? Laid back and enjoy a drink with my friends! :) read more

Good food and excellent service. A little pricy. I don't know if I'd go out of my way to come back for the things I ordered, but I'd consider this if I was in the area and had a craving for brunch. We had a reservation, but the restaurant wasn't busy at 11am on a Saturday. We ordered: Drake and Bake ($5) - 7/10. The bread was decent; I prefer my sourdough a little more sour. It wasn't warm when it was served to us. I wish it was served with salted butter instead of unsalted. I wouldn't reorder. Chicken and Waffles ($22) - 9/10. The chicken was perfectly cooked and crispy, but the inside could have been more flavourful. The waffles were served fluffy, not crispy. Blueberry Scones ($12) - 9/10. Toasty and delicious. The sauces were great. I wasn't expecting to like the sweet cream, but it was really good. It's like a lighter, creamier version of cream cheese icing. read more

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A representative actually reached out to me and we discussed what could be improved with the brunch and he gave the reason that things may have gone the way they did It was nice to know they actually care read more

If you're after a good eggs Benedict DO NOT GO HERE, this was the worst eggs Benedict I have ever had in my life, the 'ham' didn't even taste like ham, it was extremely fatty and had such a bad taste. The sauce was bland and the bread was just as bad, I could make my own eggs on toast and it would taste 10x better than this. This was extremely disappointing as I read some great reviews and the photos of this dish on social media were extremely different to what I was served. I also ordered an Aperrol Spritz and that was just as awful, tasted so watery, it was as if they just mixed juice and water and served it to me in a wine glass. If I could give this place a 0 star I would! read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The place is super cute and also has a cozy vibe despite being a decent sized restaurant. I came here for brunch with my (slightly picky) family and everyone was pretty happy with our experience. Service was great, our waitress was very attentive and helpful, providing great recommendations. I ordered the maple almond latte which was a little on the sweet side, but overall had a nice flavor. For my entree I ordered the eggs Benedict with avocados subbed in for the meat. Highly recommend ordering it as it was perfectly made and tasted excellent. The chicken and waffles were also a favorite dish that was ordered. The meal was a little on the pricier side but for the quality of the food and service was worth it, I would say it's definitely a spot worth checking out. read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you're looking for a delicious lunch in a nice environment on a weekday, look no further than Drake's Corner Café and Bistro. Sure, the cool kids might tell you to come here for weekend brunch or not hit the hotel in the day at all, but trust me, this Bistro makes a bonkers lunch, and the lovely staff don't mind if you stick around with your laptop. Things I love on their menu: +Avocado toast with lobster (I am not normally an avocado lover, it's more of a guac) +Chicken and waffles +Eggplant sandwich +Caesar (for drinking, duh) read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Four words to ecstasy: Milk Chocolate Passionfruit Pudding. I could go on about how luscious and dreamy this pot of heaven was; sweet and tart with a thickness unlike any pudding I've had. Honestly though, describing this pudding's ethereal qualities is sort of like trying to explain to someone what kissing feels like. Some things are better left to experience. read more

Big open windows letting in the warm slanting afternoon sunlight, crisp witbier from one of my favorite breweries, and an undeniably solid salad. Add some free wi-fi and a date with my e-mail inbox and you have the makings of a charming, comfortable, and capable café. This is the first time I've tried Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly - I'm a fan! Now I just need to figure out where to find it retail near me at home... having had their Noir de Chambly in Boston about a year ago, I had a hunch that the lighter style would be right up my alley. Who would have guessed the Québécois knew how to brew? My sashimi salad had plenty of generous cuts of fish, and it wouldn't have surprised me if each leaf of crunchy lettuce on the plate had been hand-selected for perfection; not a single leaf was wilted or soggy. Sometimes, it's the simple things that make all the difference. read more

This place is CUTE! I'm so glad Evelyn A suggested this place. I had the eggs benedict and we dined outside in the lovely Toronto summer weather. The patio space is full of beautiful plants to create a gorgeous space with funky tables and lovely service. I got the red fresh juice that made me feel instantly healthy as it's full of beets and goodness. The eggs were cooked to perfection and I liked their hollandaise sauce, it had a bit of a kick to it. The portion was huge, I hardly touched the potato hash on the side. Everything about this place was divine. read more

We went to the Drake Cafe for brunch this weekend, having been there twice before. Reservations are pretty much a must after 11:00, unless you're prepared to wait. Service is great considering how busy they get and staff are hip and friendly. Now for the food. Fried chicken and waffles are ok, traditional 3 egg breakfast is just that...traditional. They used to serve a dynamite jalapeno cheddar biscuit which is no longer on the menu, much to our dismay. Overall, the food is average but what makes the Drake for dining is the large bustling patio and secluded, funky Sky Yard. read more

Came by today at around noon for brunch. Waited for about 20 minutes for a table for two (would've been quicker if we had opted to sit outside on the patio). We started with the warm scone share plate which came with cream and preserves for $8. The menu indicated that they were "Toronto's best blueberry scones" according to the Toronto Star. I must say, they are absolutely right! These were some of the most amazing scones I've ever had. They were nice and crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. The share plate came with 4 small scones and came with a vanilla cream, butter and preserves. This is highly recommended! I also ordered the eggs benedict - 2 poached eggs, smoked pork loin, toasted english muffin, hollandaise + hand cut French fries ($12.75). The hollandaise had a very strong lemony flavour which I didn't enjoy at all since I'm not a huge fan of lemon. But, my boyfriend loved it. So, it really depends how you feel about lemon. Other than that, the eggs were perfectly poached and the smoked pork loin was nice. I also really enjoyed the fries which were nice and crispy. My boyfriend ordered the Smoked brisket hash - fried eggs + chipotle cream ($14). The dish didn't look very appetizing, but hey, it's a hash. The eggs were cooked nicely but the meat was on the tough and dry side. Flavour-wise, the hash was decent, but not memorable. As for the service, I found it to be a bit slow (I think they may have been short-staffed since it's the long weekend). It took us a pretty long time to get our coffee ($2.95 each) and it also took a while for us to flag someone down to get our bill. Final thoughts? I'd come back to pick up some scones, but the rest of the food wasn't very memorable. read more

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The Drake reminds me of the Ace Hotels stateside. Chic, boutique hotel that's super hip and a place to be seen at. In fact, I'm a little torn with my rating. The place certainly gets plus points for style. It's completely instagram-worthy and anyone that's a style and design lover ought to check out its premises. The food was also quite good. I came for a quiet lunch and enjoyed my food and my time there. Food is a tad pricey but delicious. I imagine, if I lived in Toronto it would be the kind of place I'd come meet a date for cocktails. A venue you start at but ultimately go elsewhere for a foodie-worthy meal. So food was average at 3 stars but over all the experience and setting lends to a higher rating. read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been on a mission to try different brunch places. This Sunday we went to check out the Drake. It's super busy so my recommendation is to make a reservation beforehand; if you can. Otherwise be prepared to wait for a bit. You can request to sit at the bar as well to try and get seated earlier. The vibe of the place is energetic with lots of people flowing in and out of the restaurant. The place has an old school diner feel to it, but a bit more modern and eclectic. The bartender was friendly and efficient; my only critique would be that I wish the coffee was refilled. We ordered the blueberry scone plate and the Lumberjack. After reading the reviews on here I wanted to try the scones. The scones are served with cream cheese, preserves, butter, and fresh berries. The scones were not too sweet and flaky, but I found them a little hard. You definitely need a coffee or a tea to go with scones. I got a regular tea that came in a cool tea bag. I enjoyed the preserve that was served with the scones. The Lumberjack is a large portion of food consisting of 3 eggs, apple and sage sausage, home fries, pancake, and maple syrup. I loved the sausage. The sausage was cooked perfectly; the apple and sage complimented each other. The bacon was cooked the way I like it; not too crispy. This along with the scones was definitely enough for 2 people to share. read more

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Love this place it's always a hit! From the blueberry scones and the cappuccino to the breakfast burrito swap the cheese to goat cheese with extra guac and salsa pure heaven! The service is fantastic! The atmosphere is chill and all around great! read more

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This is the hipster temple of Queen West. A bike frame chandelier runs the length of the bar. It's cool looking and cool feeling. So never mind the service is a dash slow (too slow for takeout coffee, though they try) and lineups stretch around the block on weekend mornings. It's The Drake! Ordered the fried tomato sandwich today and it was absolutely delish. Some great vegetarian options, more than The Lakeview and cheaper than some other nearby hipster fare, though not by much. A must-see if you're in the neighbourhood. read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Nice lights - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So, I came here for their après work deal. $6-10 sushi and cocktails. I was quite impressed. The sushi was amazing. Mine was basic, just salmon, cucumber, & avocado. I loved it. Then I had their Kahlo cocktail. O.M.G. Sultry with mezcal which I loved. Agave nectar & other ingredients I don't remember. My oh my, what an amazing drink. And it snuck up on me super quick. Atmosphere cute. The lounge was cute as well, but an event was taking place. I wanted a more chill area to read & space out while enjoying my meal. Love. Service was slow at first though -_- Will come back. Service better be better... read more

Intense yoga followed by brunch on Queen West is my weekend ritual and I've been working my way through all the various brunch spots on this strip. This week, I decided to try the Drake Corner Cafe. The side patio is lovely on a sunny day with lots of umbrellas for those who prefer the shade. We arrived at 11:30 and were seated right away. I started with some fresh mango juice - refreshing and sugary sweet. Then my DC and I shared a plate of those famous blueberry scones. Believe the hype. They were divine -- everything a scone should be: warm, soft, a bit of crispness on the outside, granulated sugar sprinkled on top, dense but not dough-y, and triangular. The 4 mini scones were served with strawberry jam, butter, and clotted cream. It felt like going for high tea. I also had the yogurt and homemade granola with honey and fruit to round out the meal. The yogurt was plain yogurt (I would've preferred vanilla), but the granola was surprisingly crisp and flavourful with a variety of nuts. Service was smooth and swift, no complaints. I would come back to try the rest of the menu. The breakfast burrito, especially, sounds really good. I was also intrigued by the make-your-own mimosas and caesars on the menu. read more

Hit this place up while I was waiting for some friends. Decided after taking a looooong subway ride I needed something cool. It was pretty empty around 6pm-ish so I basically had the entire inside of the cafe to myself. Service was nice and everyone was friendly. Clean, quirky and a pretty decent sized patio this place I am sure gets packed later in the evening. Great place to sit on the patio in the evening and just people watch. Haven't tried any of the food items here so looking forward to that next time I'm in this part of town. read more

I found the portions quite small for all the dishes we ordered. Food is decent but not out of this world and when you factor the price ($15-$16 for the dishes we ordered), the good atmosphere and service could not make this one of my go to places. However the place is quite busy so I'm sure many people may dispute me. Not saying it's a bad place but found it expensive for the food/portion size. read more

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Get the scones!!! The preserves, butter and vanilla they give you compliment it very well. Be warned, the portions are quite big. Good place to get brunch. Free street parking before 1pm on sundays i think. read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Eggs Caleb - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a holiday and had to make sure they were serving brunch. Starts at 9 they say. The brunch menu looks a lot better than the breakfast menu, understandable I guess. The duck confit hash was delicious. One poached egg deep fried with a heaping portion of duck and what's supposed to be ham but looks like bacon! It also has this pickled thing that I guess is celeriac, taste delicious. The hash itself was like a potato hash pancake but it was a bit chewy instead of crispy. That for me could have been better. The eggs benny had ham but tasted a bit like bacon. That was also a great taste in my mouth. The lemon in the hollandaise was quite clear in taste profile. The service was nice. The muffin was delicious too. They have all those condiments you see at the commissary, but not the zucchini bread. The one thing that I could tell was not right was they said they were starting at 9 serving brunch, but the food took a while. And a table that came like 20min after us got their food really fast after us. If the kitchen is not ready, please tell me. I may not leave, and I also might. But I deserve to know I feel. read more

Very friendly and attentive staff, great cappuchinos, and good food! The place is nicely decorated, with lamps made out of bicycle parts, and has a cool vibe to it. My friend and I had the eggs benedict and the Drake breakfast. I do not understand the complaints about the small portion sizes - we could not even finish our dishes before we were completely full! Nice place for brunch, and to hang out on a friday afternoon. Will be back to try their sangria! read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

DRAKE BISTRO! I love you guys a lot but this $7.35 medium maple almond late is already quite a few pennies. I was super sad to see this was all that was in there when I got home. *yes foam, but still*. Again, heart you guys. The coffee is good but damn... read more

Drake's Corner Café + Bistro - MAPLE ALMOND LATE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The soup I ate here was so freaking delicious. In the winter there's nothing quite like a bowl of piping hot, hearty and/or rich soup and that's exactly what the Drake served up to me during our stop in here. I also had fries (you really have to try to mess up fried potatoes) and a salad that were both good. While we originally stopped in to dine in the breakfast area they let us in to the bigger restaurant portion as it was opening at 11 and offered us that menu, which did feature two breakfast items on it. So if you are looking for a later breakfast in the area this isn't a bad spot to stop in to. read more

Incredible service, delectable food and free WiFi. Do you really need anything more? I spent several hours here each day I was visiting Toronto since I was staying in the attached Drake hotel. The first time I settled in, I'd just been told it would be 4 hours before I could enter my hotel room and armed with little more than my laptop I prepared for the long wait. Despite my hogging a table for 3 plus hours and ordering little more than a latte, the waiters and waitresses were downright jolly. They never bothered me and simply made themselves available if needed. Beyond the service the food is excellent. I had an incredible bagel with cream cheese & lox that had an amazing mixed lettuce, capers and paper thin slices of red onion sandwiching perfect slices of smoked salmon. The lattes are potent and the caesar I sprung for (when in Canada!) was well done...though I'm not quite used to that clamato aftertaste. The pain of an 11am room check out time is certainly eased by it's existence and I do believe it's the cafe all others should hope one day to be. read more

If I could give a negative I would. This place is absolutely horrible we attended a AMEX event next door and decided to stop by for a meal. We got seated and waited an hour and no one came to serve us. Not recommended for people of colour. read more

Despite the fact that I live basically across the street, I've only eaten at the Drake once before this past weekend. It wasn't bad the first time I suppose I've just found myself there for drinks only since then. So last Sunday rolls around and my husband suggests we go for brunch, really glad we did. We each started with a Drake Caesar (the classic one) but it had a really great punch of fresh horseradish that I loved. I prefer a celery garnish to the olives served here but overall the cocktail was excellent and the rim was nice and peppery. I struggled between ordering the Caleb Benny or the Bagel + House Smoked Salmon but went for the bagel in the end. I'm SO glad that I did. This is not your traditional long slices of smoked salmon, it's chopped up finer and has more variance in it's texture. Below the salmon was whipped cream cheese and above was a chow chow topped with alfalfa sprouts. The chow chow had the most wonderful sweet, tangy, pickled flavour to it. It reminded me of a sweet giardiniera. I've been thinking about the dish ever since - I even finished the massive portion. Husband had the classic benny and also almost finished his. He loved it and really appreciated the 'real' slices of ham. No deli meat here. Also the fresh cheddar biscuit was a welcome subsitute for an english muffin. Man, I might have to go back this weekend. read more

Aw man, if I lived in Toronto I think I'd have to take up residence at the Drake Hotel...more specifically, the Drake Corner Cafe. Even though I just finished my breakfast here mere hours ago, I have absolutely burned it in my brain as some of the best pancakes, evar. Evaaaaar. And this girl knows her pancakes/hotcakes/griddle cakes/flapjacks. The cafe itself is just plain lovely. You'll spy plenty of patio space, an eclectic menu with something for a variety of tastes and quick, friendly service. After my decaf latte arrived it took me all of .2 seconds to order up the Short Stack: three sizable fluffy pancakes, topped with blueberries, blueberry drizzle and a small but sassy scoop of mascapone. Oh, and do not forget the coating of lemon curd in between the pancakes. Are you drooling yet? Because you should be. It's not a cheap meal - pancakes were $12.95, latte was $4 but I enjoyed it so thoroughly. It was a beautiful breakfast and one that I plan to repeat (read:eat) during a future visit to Toronto. read more

Chicken. and. Waffles. The end. JK. Walked in on Sunday morning at 10a and snagged a table for 2, no problem. I think the key is to show up before they start serving alcohol, because that's when most people begin brunching. Don't get me wrong, the place was busy and our server definitely had her hands full. We had to ask for refills on coffee etc, but that sort of stuff doesn't bug me. Back to the food. The chicken and waffles is one of the best things I have eaten in Toronto ever. The herbed waffle is fluffy, with just enough crust to stand up to the syrup. The chicken is all white meat, the breading has the perfect texture and savoriness. The syrup is sweet and tart, and what really makes this stand out from other chicken and waffle offerings. I would also like to say that the chicken to waffle ratio was spot on. I am not proud of it, but I ate the whole dang plate. What I loved about this dish is it's ability to hit on so many flavor notes- sweet, salty, savory, tart and be so well balanced. I have to stop, my mouth is watering. Hubby had the eggs benny and loved them. He offered me a bite, but well...I was busy. Dear other items on the Drake brunch menu: I'm sorry I will never order you because I will always worry that you won't be as good as the chicken and waffles. XO, Erica read more

I had been to The Drake before with my best friends a few years back so I was pretty excited to bring my boyfriend here to try it. The best part was that it was a Friday and we had the entire place to ourselves. My boyfriend and I decided to get the Drake breakfast and the chicken and waffles. We split everything which I always find is the way to go. The breakfast was great but if you go to The Drake you absolutely have to get their chicken and waffles. They are so epic! They put, and correct me if I am wrong, cranberry sauce over the chicken which adds a nice tartness to the mixture of sweet and savoury. So tasty. The service was really prompt and courteous, but then again we were of the few that were there so one would expect to be treated well. I recommend The Drake for anyone that's looking for a great breakfast in Toronto. read more

I brought my bf's friends from out of town here for brunch in a Saturday morning. I called ahead to make reservations but they don't take reservations for groups smaller than 8 people. But the hostess advised that their busy times are between 12-1:30, so anytime before and after we wont have to wait long to be seated. we went at 11, so we were seated immediately. We sat inside by the open windows. So we got the best of both worlds as it was forecast to rain (but didn't) and still enjoyed the warmth and the sunshine. I got the blue berry scones that came with a infused butter and rhubarb and citrus jam. Good call yelp reviews! These are indeed the best scones in Toronto! I ordered the eggs Benedict... It was served on a bagel. It wasn't huge but it was filling and it tasted great. The friend's wife got egg whites with hashbrowns. Which she said was good, her regular breakfast. The guys got the southern fried chicken and waffles. I wish I got this and now I'm craving it. The chicken is glazed with maple syrup I think and it was garnished with cherries. Great dish! They enjoyed it and I enjoyed the few bites I was able to steal! The service is prompt and efficient. They were friendly and I will definitely be back again to order my own fries chicken and waffles! read more

A number of advantages to this almost hipster style diner cafe tucked in the corner. Very good service...things taken in the right order, efficient, accommodating and polite. Food...excellent breakfast options including a surprisingly delicious fried chicken and waffles, really delicious blueberry scones with mascarpone cheese, butter and jam. The soft and sexy scrambled eggs with mushrooms was also solid. The coffee could use a little work but otherwise a comfy dining location. I'll be visiting again if I'm around the area. read more

It was good! There. Done. Long-winded review is as follows: Restaurant was rather dead on a Wednesday at 7:30... to be expected though I guess. Our server was kinda creepy, not gonna lie. Octopus appetizer was out of this world. Tender, flavourful! Grilled Romain Salad was so many different textures, tastes, and elements. Very enjoyable. Prompt service, great meal. read more